10 Unexpected Benefits of Exercise Bikes (and 4 RISKS)

[@Ryy_Ryy]

I'm a 32 year old guy, depressed and all that classic mental health stuff. I bought a workout bike and it was the best decision i ever made. I ride 3-4 times a week and take weekends off. My rule is if i get on my bike IT MUST BE FOR 30 MIN MINIMUM. I average 60 minutes and usually 25-30 miles. My self esteem is pretty much non existent and I got this bike to help make me feel good again. About my body and my mind. It was hard to accept that wont change over night. But here I am slowly but surly making progress. However I cant help but feel like im destroying my balls by riding my bike as hard as i do. 🤣

[@Fitnessdy]

Well, if you're destroying them, at least you'll have another body part in more pain than your mind 😅 excuse the dark humor. I really am glad you've taken the time to write this and I hope you know you're a strong af human being for deciding to fight your depression. Or, at the very least, learn to live your best life with it. You're genuinely an inspiraton 🩵💪💪💪

[@Ryy_Ryy]

@@Fitnessdy its ok! i call my workout bike my "anti suicide device" lol . Id rather have a will to live even if it means crushing my balls for an hour while i ride my bike. 🤣

[@lisathompson7335]

​@@Ryy_Ryy❤

[@helendavis6834]

From someone who's 72 years old...you are so young. I'm glad you have begun exercising. Stay positive and never berate yourself. You are God's great creation. If you do just one kind thing for someone else, you make a difference. Others aren't always grateful but that's on them. And I agree --the bicycle seat is a bummer even on the female anatomy😂

[@Davenport901]

How are things now? Are you still cycling?

[@Mary-zo4rx]

I'm breathing better way better, due to anxiety i have hard time breathing, brain fog and fatigue, riding stationary bike have helped me to feel better all the ways possible for me it's not for the looks is for my brain I need dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin

[@victormokut]

The breathing yas! I breathe really deep and feel super calm. Whenever I notice myself breathing it really calms me.

[@savageshutter7211]

did it help with brain fog?

[@elisaalvarado4368]

Excellent video, I started stationary bike 3 weeks ago and have lost 4 pounds and feel great doing it 30 min. every day and control what I'm eating I feel great and love it. I'm 75 year woman. Your video is great and I'm going to apply it, I'm going to do weights every other day because I don't want to have loose skin. Thanks a lot!!

[@Fitnessdy]

You're welcome and I'm so happy I helped. Know that doing weights will help you with so much more than loose skin. Think bone density, faster metabolism, better balance, lower risk of injury, lower overall risk of chronic illness ❤️ you'll love the changes you'll see!

[@paradisesunprincess]

Do you feel like your life is almost over as a person that age? Or do you still feeling like you still have alot left to live and to live for? And would say was your greatest life lesson?

[@helendavis6834]

I'm 72 & just starting a stationary bicycle regime. So it's great to see responses from other people in my age category!!

[@bigtaco956]

Anything is better than sitting on the couch.

[@adassa1132]

I purchased my spin bike and my 2-1 folding walking running treadmill a month and a half ago to stay active as I noticed my health had gotten slightly worse since covid and to stop me from constantly sitting on my sofa doing nothing all day everyday and It was the best decision I had ever made. I feel so much better since having them I'm on my treadmill 30 to 40mins a day and my bike 20 to 30mins my breathing and stamina has improved it gets easier every time, compared to when I first started I feel more worthy in myself.

[@Fitnessdy]

That sounds amazing and thank you so much for sharing ♥️

[@calvinpruett9429]

77 years old. Spin at gym and home. Outside in summer. Diggin' it. Put a trainer on the back wheel of my junker for at home spin.

[@mskiara18]

I found this video while researching how much weight I can lose on exercise bikes, thank you for sharing. Now to search for the best, affordable bike for me.

[@Fitnessdy]

Glad you've decided to buy one, you won't regret it!

[@missmariejd]

Me too

[@mskiara18]

@@missmariejd I hope you find one! I ordered the Slim Cycle not long after sharing my comment

[@johnwereschuk5932]

I recently got a spin bike in starting slow maybe 25 minutes a day at low speed so far I have already noticed better circulation in my legs I’m 62 feeling way better great video

[@lindapestridge3073]

Hi john Im 65 and just ordered an exercise bike from Argos in the UK I've never heard of a spin bike I thought you just got on and Pedal them i would be most grateful if you explain what a spin bike is please.

[@Mallika_106]

​@@lindapestridge3073it's just the cycles you see in the gym . It's cool and good if you don't wanna go out for cycling.

[@Ixc795]

i bought a second hand stationary bike (since I can't afford a new one, I'm a student). It is cheap and light, but the bad side of it is that I can't change the resistance. So I wear a "heavy" resistance band during my bike workouts, and I feel my legs working with it

[@Fitnessdy]

Hey Ezekiel - yes, that's a great tip! Ankle weights could work as well :)

[@glowin_]

I was 79 kgs and inorder to loose weight I started to do vigrous cycling and running in morning and evening for 2 months in monsoon , my appetite was not balanced, but now I m facing overstraining syndrome like fatigue,low energy levels, lost 10 kgs , hair loss, Please give overall analysis and tell for how much months should i take rest!

[@Fitnessdy]

It sounds like you've experienced overtraining syndrome from intense cycling and running, along with rapid weight loss and poor appetite balance. Symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, and low energy suggest your body needs rest. Take a few weeks to recover with light activity and consult a healthcare professional for guidance. Focus on lower-impact activities like walking, yoga, or light stretching to stay active without further straining your body. Also, ensure you're eating enough calories, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. How are you feeling about taking some rest and adjusting your routine?

[@hafsasvlogs]

@@FitnessdyI do daily this bike exercise for about 20 days till now but I don’t see any change in my weight plus I feel like my hips are getting bigger? Help guide why I m facing this I m 17 yr old

[@rathanapparathanappa5077]

Instead can we cycle for 10-20 minutes daily in the morning & night.

[@Fitnessdy]

Yes, you can. Exercise when you can You may reap different advantages, but every workout counts 💪

[@diannebryant-miller3980]

I just purchased a crane foldable exercise bike. I suffered a stroke a year ago. So I pray that this bike will assist me in my recovery. The information that you provided was excellent and thank you.

[@Fitnessdy]

It sure will, Dianne, take extra good care of yourself!

[@samanthasims7123]

Tbh same how does it improve ?

[@Nevinhattle]

How are you now hope you have recovered x

[@ShineForlyn777]

Excellent video. Wish I would have found it before I experienced all those risks you mentioned. Thank you so much. Peace and Blessings!

[@ReigningWomban]

Great information on oversights when using an exercise bike. Thank you. I am just starting to use one and this was helpful.

[@Fitnessdy]

Glad to hear, enjoy your new exercise bike!

[@ryancameron2698]

Very educational Thank you

[@Fitnessdy]

Thanks for watching, Ryan!

[@stargazeronesixseven]

Great useful information! Thank You So Much for the mini tutorial! 🌷🌿

[@Fitnessdy]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@Kindred6007]

I will purchase one this weekend. It is about time to have a stationary bike to be used

[@Fitnessdy]

Agreed! Let us know how it goes

[@BlankName88]

I have none of the negatives. I do an intense, high resistance workout on the bike for 30 mins, then i do targeted muscle training for 30 mins like 5 days a week.

[@Fitnessdy]

Yeah, not everyone has the negatives. And you just gave me a great idea for a new video on whether cardio is better before strength training or vice-versa :D Thanks!

[@abidingdude222]

LOL, you have that backwards... you should be doing BIKE on your rest days and weights on your training days LOL

[@Fitnessdy]

I get your point. I was thinking more about the people who tend to do bike every day because it's handy or easy. I was advising these people to take a break from their bikes and lift some weights. I wasn't addressing people who already understand the importance of strength training 😁

[@connortheobald5840]

My motivation is my mental health

[@Fitnessdy]

That rings true for oh, so many people :)

[@Hippy2021]

They have plenty on the market. Which one is recommended. Am looking at the yosuda bike. Said to be good as the peloton but at a fraction of price and don't need to pay for monthly program. Any idea to help?💕

[@Fitnessdy]

Hi Mary. I like Yosuda bikes too, good value for money. But it seems that they're out of stock now so a great alternative would be the Cyclace bike (amzn.to/3ciJz16).

[@softride12]

Keiser M3 is the bike I use.

[@fokkerd3red618]

I wouldn't for one minute spend anything over $1k for any of these machines. You can get and excellent Schwinn stationary machine for under $1k. To me it's all about discipline & motivation and consistency. Those are the 3 factors that most people lack. Thanks for letting me share.

[@KBHURSTHerMenagerie]

Love this. I bike 3 to 4 days a week for 35-60 minutes super fast and up the resistance. It helps my anxious mind. It has taken me a couple of years to get up to 35mph on it. But now it is easier. I push it so that I get a good work out.

[@Fitnessdy]

Hit the nail on the head, it's awesome for anxiety relief!

[@patestrella7131]

Nice….

[@Fitnessdy]

glad you liked it, Pat!

[@robinrowe2159]

I do own a high quality exercise bike which I quite using about 6 months ago for no good reason. Today I was unloading my truck load of heavy garbage begs and suddenly had a burning stabbing pain in my lower abdomen. It hurt all the way home. Went to bed and lay down and discovered a large bulge in my abdomen. Don’t know why but I immediately massaged and pushed gently back into place whereby the pain immediately subsided and that’s why I was looking this up on KZbin so thanks very much for the info. I will start using my bike and lay off heavy lifting I’m 77 years old.

[@Fitnessdy]

Hey, that's a hernia you're describing. It's not serious, it can be easily fixed, but you need to get it checked asap 🙂 Please call your doctor and let me know how you feel!

[@_einodmilvado]

Love

[@FacebookQueen]

I want to try a spin class but don’t want to lose weight

[@Fitnessdy]

You can eat a bit more that day. In fact, I advise you to eat some carbs before your spin class so your body has more fast energy to burn

[@FacebookQueen]

@@Fitnessdy Thank you for this. I really want to try this out 🤗

[@Canadiana71]

I find the stationary bike very boring. I do use it but prefer aerobics 3-4x a week.

[@bdailey8065]

It helps if you put it in front of your TV while working out. Or you can buy one of those fancy smancy stationary bikes with a screen on it to do live classes or "scenic outdoor rides". Peloton or Echelon or Nordic track bikes have the big screen touchscreens to do the video workouts. They are pretty fun and helps to keep you engaged in the workout.

[@dontoni8041]

Zwift is the answer

[@NostalgicNatasha]

Very informative! Thank you! #LOLTheDancingGuy

[@mayasaali9528]

I am 50yrs and i have 100kg . now already bought elliptical workout and i want to reduce kg up to 80. so what i need is which resistance level to workout? 2, 4 or 6? and for how long?

[@Fitnessdy]

Start with level 2 for 20 minutes :) if it's too easy and don't feel sore the day after, increase the resistance and workout duration the next time. And come back here in a few weeks to tell us your progress ♥️💪

[@naveedshah3289]

​@@FitnessdyDear my age 32 Height 180 Cm my weight 100 Kg I'm very worry about my weight because I have knee joint paint how I lose weight up to 70 kg please guide

[@Skoopyghost]

I prefer nature walks/cycling. Cycling inside feels off to me.

[@Fitnessdy]

I understand, definitely not everyone's cup of tea, especially if you're used to outdoor running /cycling 😁

[@Phantomsx-]

I love going for my walks outside but since it becomes cold out now makes it difficult the stationary bike comes in handy I can get my exercise and I just started using it so it does feel kinda off

[@Mr551955]

Thanks for the enlightening tips 👌👍🙏❤️

[@janty962]

I have the bike. I need to use it more often

[@Fitnessdy]

That's definitely the toughest part :))

[@naciofan11]

Simple and adequate for the purpose

[@Emilia-Wyatt]

This is click bait crap , nothing new just same old same old nonsense

[@Fitnessdy]

I would argue that this is not in fact clickbait crap 😀 I wrote this script for beginners, who are not yet sure whether to purchase an exercise bike or another type of equipment for home use. That's why there is nothing out of the ordinary.

[@borleyboo5613]

@@FitnessdyI am very new to indoor cycling. I’m overweight (classed as obese 😮) and have just bought a stationary bicycle. As I am very unfit, I started with 5 minutes and working in increments of one minute more per day. I found the video very helpful. Thank you.

[@trevortonks2454]

😊

[@inesschirwa4613]

Great info..thanks.

[@Fitnessdy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ChocolateGirl-vd5ed]

Thank you!

[@Fitnessdy]

You're welcome! I'm glad you liked this 🙂

[@shruthinair9985]

Can someone with back pain do this exercise?

[@Fitnessdy]

Depends on the type and severity of the back pain... If I were you, I would ask a doctor to get personalized recommendations :) But once you find out, come back here and share with the rest of us

[@BettyThompson-wx1qw]

I enjoyed the session. Very informative

[@Fitnessdy]

Glad it was helpful :D you can check out the other videos and if you have anything else you want to learn about, let me know and I'll think about making a new clip :D

[@idohavewlsgt8837]

Thanks👍

[@Fitnessdy]

Thank you too 🥰

[@dewidavies7995]

Thanks 😊

[@Fitnessdy]

Glad I could help ❤️♥️

[@MR.SOUVIKBETAL]

Which is batter for a low hight fat person. Upright or spin or any other kind of bike....

[@Fitnessdy]

Low or high fat? The best one is the one you'll use the most. Spin bikes are the ones that burn most calories, followed by upright bikes and recumbent.

[@grahamnewton4381]

This video sets out the pros and cons very well. Anyone wishing to improve their overall fitness and more crucially to maintain that level of fitness needs an all round programme of exercise and sensible calorie consumption. An exercise bike can be a great part of an exercise regime but it’s not just about physical exercise. Long term maintenance of a good level of overall fitness is an attitude of mind. It’s that determination to do it week after week for the rest of your life. As soon as you stop your fitness will drop. If you haven’t got the mindset a short term change is of limited value.

[@Fitnessdy]

You're absolutely right, mindset is 90% of the whole thing!

[@bree_amputee]

I utilize my stationary bike in a few ways... 30 min after i wake up. It's gets everything flowing and I have more energy in the day.. For my arms sit on floor in front of the bike Stick my hands in the pedals as a arm bike.

[@Fitnessdy]

Woah, yes, I never thought of pedaling with my arms! Just be careful not to get injured :)

[@666Lachrimae666]

I ride a stationary recumbent bike for 40 minutes every day. Does this have all these same benefits or is spin and upright bikes better?

[@Fitnessdy]

Spin bikes will work your arms more. Recumbent bikes are better for your abs than upright bikes. And upright bikes are better for your quads :)) but only slightly.

[@josefranco9625]

Tip for all viewers of this channel train with haart monitor in zone 2

[@Fitnessdy]

Yesss. And while you're at it, for a shameless plug, watch my video on zone 2 running here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6m1lYp8iNeDjck I'm also planning one on zone 2 cycling :)

[@TheKonga88]

I bought a ventriloquist dummy to show him this video tonight 🌌📺👲🏼🧎🏼‍♂️

[@Fitnessdy]

lol :))

[@davidcoomber4050]

This is click bait crap , nothing new just same old same old nonsense

[@Fitnessdy]

Okay, thank you for your insight! I value your point of view and I genuinely understand where you're coming from. However, this video addresses an audience of mostly beginners, who may not be aware of the information you're already familiar with.

[@julionunez7924]

Be positive davidcoomber